Black-throated Brilliant
A species of Brilliants Scientific name : Heliodoxa schreibersii Genus : Brilliants
Black-throated Brilliant, A species of Brilliants
Botanical name: Heliodoxa schreibersii
Genus: Brilliants
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Description
The black-throated brilliant (Heliodoxa schreibersii) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-throated Brilliant feeds on nectar from ericads and Wercklea sp. and captures insects by hawking. It forages primarily at 2-4 m heights within shady understoreys.
Habitat
The black-throated Brilliant typically resides in the interiors of tall, humid forests and scrubland within tropical and upper tropical zones. These environments are characterized by a richness of understory vegetation and a high level of humidity conducive to the black-throated Brilliant's needs. Broadly, the species populates regions that feature dense canopy coverage and lush, montane forest habitats.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Brilliants Species
Black-throated Brilliant 
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